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FDR: “And at this time let me make the simple plea that partisanship and selfishness be adjourned; and that national unity be…”

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And at this time let me make the simple plea that partisanship and selfishness be adjourned; and that national unity be the thought that underlies all others.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

In this plea, Roosevelt calls for unity among Americans, urging them to set aside partisanship during challenging times.

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